Colorectal bezoars as an unusual cause of intestinal obstruction in an autistic child: A case report
Bezoars should be considered as cause of intestinal obstruction in patients with habit of pica, especially in those with autism spectrum disorders. Multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis, intervention, and long-term management in assuring patients' overall well-being should sought.
Authors
- Hervé Tshikomba Mbuyamba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9181-9796)
- Charles Oswald Ruboha
- Aneth Gabriel Mhidze
- Daudi Gervas Katwana
- Mwanaisha Mohamed Mungia
- Joel Zablon Nkika
Institutions
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-04-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111325
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01